mole vs barrier

barrier vs mole

mole and barrier both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
mole	Yes	No	No	No
barrier	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, barrier is a hypernym of mole; that is, barrier is a word with a broader meaning than mole:

mole: a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
barrier: a structure or object that impedes free movement

mole (noun)	barrier (noun)
small velvety-furred burrowing mammal having small eyes and fossorial forefeet	a structure or object that impedes free movement
a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away	any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective
a small congenital pigmented spot on the skin	anything serving to maintain separation by obstructing vision or access
a spy who works against enemy espionage
the molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams; the basic unit of amount of substance adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
spicy sauce often containing chocolate

Difference between mole and barrier

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